The Marshall County Commissioners considered a resolution last week that would propose naming the overpasses that are planned for construction over U.S. 31.
Continue readingWork Underway to Name New Bridge in Marshall County
Marshall County Attorney Jim Clevenger updated the commissioners last week on an effort to name the new bridge on U.S. 31 in Marshall County.
Continue readingDriver in Fatal Bus Crash in Marshall County Will Not Face Criminal Charges
The driver of a truck that crashed into an Eastern Pulaski School Corporation bus on U.S. 31 in Marshall County will not be charged in the case.
Continue readingGrand Jury Conclusion in Marshall County Bus Crash to be Released Friday
A decision on the issue of criminal charges for the driver in a fatal school bus crash in Marshall County in December will be announced Friday afternoon.
Continue readingMarshall County Grand Jury to Investigate Eastern Pulaski School Bus Crash
Whether or not there will be criminal charges stemming from last month’s fatal crash involving an Eastern Pulaski school bus will depend on input from a Marshall County grand jury. Owen Abbott, 13, was killed, when the school bus he was riding on was reportedly struck from behind, by a truck driven by Tylor Perry.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Officials Mourn Loss of Student, Thank Community for Support
Mother of Marshall County Bus Crash Victim Sues Truck Driver, Owner
A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed in connection with last week’s bus crash that claimed the life of Winamac Middle School student Owen Abbott. According to documents filed in Marshall Circuit Court Tuesday, Abbott’s mother, Britni Fritz, is suing the driver of the truck that allegedly crashed into the bus, along with the truck’s owner.
Name of Deceased Winamac Student Released, Fundraiser Started to Help Family with Expenses
The Winamac Middle School student who passed away as a result of Wednesday morning’s fatal crash near Argos has been identified as 13-year-old Owen M. Abbott.
Marshall County Coroner John Grolich noted that he was pronounced deceased at the scene. An autopsy is scheduled to be performed on Thursday, December 6th. Continue reading